PM al-Sudani: Iraq to drive solutions to regional crises at Arab Summit

2025-05-02T10:55:43+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Iraq plans not only to host the upcoming Arab Summit but to drive substantive proposals addressing regional crises, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Friday. …

Ancient Jobi dance beats strong in Iraq's Al-Anbar

2025-05-02T12:39:35+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ In Iraq’s western province of Al-Anbar, the thunderous beat of a drum and the synchronized stomp of feet signal the start of a tradition older than memory—the Jobi dance (Chobi), a …

Iraq bans anti-Iran groups from operating on its territory

Iraq has issued an official order banning all activities of anti-Iran militant groups on its soil, particularly in the Kurdistan Region, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with the Islamic Republic. According to documents released by Iraq’s al …

Sandstorm in Iraq sweeps through Hillah, Najaf, Basra

A powerful sandstorm struck parts of Iraq, severely affecting visibility in cities such as Hillah, Najaf, and Basra. Following the storm, residents navigated thick dust and haze, with cars moving cautiously through the smog-like conditions. Police officers …

MENA Digest: Saudi firm Tuba, Iraq's IQ Cars, UAE's Fuze secure funding

Credit: VCCircle Dealmaking in the Middle East and North Africa region picked up pace this week, led by a series of big-ticket fundraises. These included a triple-digit pre-IPO funding round by digital platform provider iMENA Group, ahead of its planned …

Iraq Receives First Two French Caracal Helicopters

By John Lee. French firm Airbus has delivered the first two Caracal military helicopters to Iraq under a defence contract signed between the two countries. The Iraqi Ministry of Defence confirmed receipt of the aircraft on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. …

Iraq announces Oil Exports for March

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for March, but has again not disclosed the value of oil exports for the month. This continues the practice of delayed or missing oil export data from the Ministry. Total …

Iran Keeps Low Profile in Iraq's Vote, Still Pulls Strings

Iran is allowing rival Shi’ite factions in Iraq to battle it out in a wide-open political arena ahead of the country’s November 2025 elections, adopting a hands-off approach as its regional influence wanes. But officials and analysts say Tehran is quietly …

Iraq Produces First Batch of Diabetes Tablets

By John Lee. The Samarra-based General Company for the Manufacture of Medicines and Medical Supplies, a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the successful local production of "Glimee-M" (GLIMEE-M) tablets, …

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